Friday, December 17, 2010

Does that hat make my hips look fat?

I must apologize that I'm not able to do my blog rounds much or even sometimes answer emails - my laptop died and I only get very little chance to sit at the upstairs computer! :( Santa might bring me a new one (Santa has nonchalantly asked what specs would one appreciate in a laptop) but before that my communications WILL be erratic at best.

Isn't that pooch just darling! I got that image at Mo's and made a card for my dog-crazy parents (not that I'm any better myself!)

This is also a design team card for Stampin' For the Weekend where the theme is simple - CHRISTMAS. There's a fab prize too and a bonus prize of 6-month design team spot so if you're in any way interested, head over. You have until Jan. 7th to enter.

I coloured this slightly cranky mutt with Copics and used the lush papers and borders from Girl's Paperie. And some buttons. And baker's twine...of course.

I used the whole range of warm grays for the mutt and R20-ies for the hat and ribbon. The shadows are done with cool grays.

I'd like to enter these challenges:
Card Patterns - the sketch
Fuzzy Wuzzy - Christmas
Double Dutch - Christmas
Crafty Ho's - Red and Green
Spoon Full Of Sugar - Christmas Card
Allsorts - last minute Christmas
Hanna and friends - Christmas

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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26 comments:

  1. KylieDecember 17, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Yup, saw your mutt on the dashboard and HAD to come for a visit... dog crazies over here too Hun. Very very cute!! Beautifully coloured,
    Hugs
    Kylie xx

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  2. RenkataDecember 17, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    mhhhh I think the hat is ok , hihihihi
    Such a cutie.

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  3. -Sanna-December 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    There's nothing else to say,- Another stunning card.
    Hugs...

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  4. UnknownDecember 17, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Annike, great card, love your flower and the dog is too cute. I'm still looking for a Cavalier KIng Charles stamp myself so if you ever come across one pls. let me know. XXX Frea

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  5. debby4000December 17, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous, beautiful card and fab image.
    luv
    Debby

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  6. IngridDecember 17, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I love what you do whit copics, just LOVE it... This dog seems to really get texture through the coloring. And it's so helpful that you mension the copicnumbers, thanks!
    These papers are beautiful too. Have a nice weekend.
    Hugs Ing

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  7. scrapperjuliaDecember 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Another masterpiece, Annika! I love your colouring of the cute, grumpy little dog! Very beautiful card! Thanks for joining us at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge!

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  8. Manuela December 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Gorgeous card, Annika! ♥ Love all those lovely Christmas colors! :)

    Thank you for joining us at Hanna & Friends this week. ^_^

    Hugs,
    ⓂⒶⓃⓊⒺⓁⒶ

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  9. DebsDecember 17, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Oh wowzers - this is stunning and your colouring is totally amazing!!!
    Thanks for playing along with my Last Minute Christmas challenge at Allsorts this week.
    Good luck.
    Debs xx

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  10. TraceyDecember 17, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Gorgeous card Annika, your parents will certainly treasure it :) You did a great job with the SFTW post too - well done!

    Have a fantastic weekend.
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  11. Amy JohnsonDecember 17, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Such a beautiful and sweet Xmas card. Love your coloring of the main image. I hope you get your new computer!

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  12. HeidiDecember 17, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Gorgeous card Annika!
    Love the image, it's adorable. And your colouring is fantastic.
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs, Heidi:)

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  13. cnelsonDecember 17, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    This couldn't be more adorable!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Annika, your coloring here is amazing! What a beautiful job you have done! hugs, Angela

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  15. Jenn KDecember 17, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this!!

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  16. StellaDecember 17, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Every piece of this card makes me ohhh and awww....My oh my girl you're talented! And a master with Copics. By the way; the hat is perfect and so is the darling dog!
    Hugs,
    Stella

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  17. Berry December 17, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Gorgeous work, your colouring is stunning and I love the colours on this! Hugs Rebekah xx

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  18. scotspandaDecember 17, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    gorgeous card, the image is fabby and the papers are lush

    Thanks for joining us for the Allsorts challenge this week

    Hugs

    Amanda xx

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  19. VivDecember 18, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    OMG this is gorgeous ! LOVE yur fur!
    My boys look a bit cranky when we dress them up as Santa too, must be the hat!
    Cool flower too Annika, simple and effective. And guess what I've just ordered....some bakers twine! LOL!

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  20. NinaBDecember 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    What a sweet card. Beautifully done. Thanks for joining us at Card Patterns this week.

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  21. SueDecember 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Absolutely stunning! The coloring of the pup image is awesome. Paper layers and design of the card, amazing. Lucky recipient!! Thanks for sharing with us at the Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge this month. Beautiful entry.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  22. Lisa SummerhaysDecember 18, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    He is so cute! I want to take him home with me. Fabulous coloring as always!

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  23. TineDecember 18, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Fab colouring again Annika, with lovely paper choice and layout too. I am sure your parents will love the card.
    Tine :)

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  24. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! FAB card!!!

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  25. DeeDeeDecember 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Wow... this card is so stunning!

    Thank you for joining us at Hanna and Friends!

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

    Hugs, Diana

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  26. JolandaDecember 23, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Hi Annika,
    Nice card!! The challenge on Double Dutch is to make a Christmas wrap using the box pattern wich you can find here http://doubledutchchallenges.blogspot.com/. This card can not participate with the challenge. I Hope you can make a box with the pattern.
    Hugs,
    Jolanda

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